Pasadena Little Theatre is holding auditions for Murder on the Orient Express August 14th and 15th at 7pm ðŸŽ
Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!
Director Stephanie Patrisso will be holding auditions for Murder on the Orient Express on August 14th and 15th at 7PM at Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen-Genoa Road.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please be prepared to audition using character accents: Men = Belgian, French & Scottish. Women= Hungarian Russian, Swedish and American Midwestern. Show dates are October 14th to October 23rd.
SUMMARY: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – before he or she decides to strike again.
FEMALES:
Mary Debenham: Female 30-40
An English beauty; a governess, capable yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a hardness about her person.
Princess Dragomiroff: Female 60-79
A Russian dowager; very formal, a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.
Greta Ohlsson: Female 25-50
Inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a frightened, sheep-like quality; must be an excellent comedienne with an impeccable Swedish accent.
Countess Andrenyi: Female 30-40
Brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower; Hungarian accent
Helen Hubbard: Female 40-60
An outspoken and flamboyant American from the Midwest; jovial, obnoxious, domineering, deliciously nosy and brash; unapologetic; must be an excellent comedienne.
MALE:
Hercule Poirot: Male, 55-65
A famous Belgian detective; a "Big" personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly pompous; driven to find the answers, good or bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his ability and his well-deserved reputation.
Monsier Bouc: Male 30-59
A Belgian man of good humor; playful, proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a whirlwind of energy; must be an excellent comedian.
Hector MacQueen: Male 30-40
Tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming unwound.
Michel the Conductor: Male, 40-59
One actor will play two roles: Michel: a good-looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite.
Marcel: 40+ Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; must have great comic timing.
Colonel Arbuthnot: Male, 35-50 Colonel Arbuthnot: Scotsman, middle aged, handsome, very matter of fact, occasionally tender; must have great comic timing.
Samuel Ratchett: Male, 40-60
middle-aged American businessman, evil at heart and frightening, brusque, unforgiving, stern demeanor; pushy, domineering.